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I’m working on a new pattern based on pattern pieces from Simple Modern Sewing, a Japanese apparel sewing book translated (very well) into English. The bodice doesn’t call for a lining, but I wanted the bodice portion to be a bit more substantial, and I... [+]

Love this new book that just arrived in shop! Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe. Check out some of the featured quilts. Stop by and get a copy for your collection, plus some fabrics to get your started on some of these beauties!  

Just in: the fabulous new book by Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison, Sunday Morning Quilts. Overwhelmed by your overflowing stash of scrap? Fear not, CityCrafter. Sunday Morning Quilts is full of great quilt project ideas for using up those scraps that haunt your dreams.... [+]

We love sewing books here at CityCraft. Books are great. Sewing is great. Books about sewing? FABULOUS. Modern Minimal by Alissa Haight Carlton, the founder of the Modern Quilt Guild, just arrived here in the shop. It’s a visually stunning book with plenty of fresh,... [+]

Thanks to my scattered brain and lack of an auto-save function in the newsletter creation process, Kelli’s tutorial picks were inadvertently left off yesterday’s newsletter!! EEK! Bad, bad, bad. So sorry Kelli! Kelli’s Picks!   Quilted Coaster Set “I love this project. I often make... [+]

Take a peek inside “I Am Cute Dresses”… I Am Cute Dresses

Come visit us this week and check out these highly-anticipated new books: